Living Libraries Infrastructure Program

The Living Libraries Infrastructure Program helps Victorian councils and libraries to provide high-quality library infrastructure to meet their communities’ changing needs.

About the program

The Living Libraries Infrastructure Program (LLIP) enables Victorian councils and regional library corporations to deliver new or renewed library infrastructure for their communities.

The program aims to enable councils to continue to provide library facilities that meet the needs of communities and, in doing so, support the role of libraries in strengthening communities and encouraging opportunities for community participation.

Funding is provided to support projects that deliver and demonstrate benefits for the community and/or aim to improve engagement and access to learning opportunities.

Funding is available through two categories: minor works, and major works.

Who can apply for funding

All Victorian councils and regional library corporations are eligible to apply for funding.

Councils and regional library corporations that have not previously received funding through the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program, or have received limited funding from the program are strongly encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge and respect Victorian Traditional Owners as the original custodians of Victoria’s land and waters,
their unique ability to care for Country and deep spiritual connection to it. We honour Elders past and present whose
knowledge and wisdom has ensured the continuation of culture and traditional practices.

We are committed to genuinely partner, and meaningfully engage, with Victoria's Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities to support the protection of Country, the maintenance of spiritual and cultural practices and their broader aspirations in the 21st century and beyond.